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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.76, 53,349.84 and 22,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.76, 53,349.84 and 22,753.98 is: 31,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.76 : 53,349.84 = 22,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.76/53,349.84 = 22,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.76x = 53,349.84 × 22,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.76x = 1,213,921,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,921,192.36/38,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,399.31

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